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Irish Inflation Rate Rises to 0.7% in December
Ireland's annual inflation rate picked up to 0.7 percent in December 2018 from a five-month low of 0.6 percent in the previous month, mainly boosted by increases in prices of housing & utilities, restaurants & hotels and alcoholic beverages & tobacco.
Published on 2019-01-15

Irish November Inflation Rate Hits 5-Month Low of 0.6%
Irish annual inflation rate dropped to 0.6 percent in November 2018 from 0.9 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest inflation rate since June, as prices slowed mostly for housing & utilities and transport.
Published on 2018-12-13

Irish Inflation Rate Unchanged at 1-1/2-Year High
Irish consumer price inflation came in at 0.9 percent in the year to October 2018, unchanged from the previous month's one-and-a-half-year high, on the back of rising prices of housing & utilities, transport and restaurants & hotels.
Published on 2018-11-08

Irish September Inflation Rate at Near 1-1/2-Year High
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 0.9 percent in September of 2018 from 0.7 percent in the prior month, hitting its highest level since April last year. Prices advanced faster for transport and restaurants & hotels while eased slightly for housing & utilities.
Published on 2018-10-11

Irish Annual Inflation Rate Slows to 0.7% in August
The annual inflation rate in Ireland fell to 0.7 percent in August of 2018 from 0.8 percent in the previous month. Prices eased mainly due to transport and food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2018-09-13

Irish Inflation Rate Rises to 15-Month High in July
The annual inflation rate in Ireland rose to 0.8 percent in July of 2018 from 0.4 percent in June. It was the highest inflation rate since April last year, as cost of transport increased faster due to higher diesel and petrol prices.
Published on 2018-08-09

Irish June Inflation Rate Unchanged at 0.4%
Irish consumer price inflation came in at 0.4 percent in the year to June 2018, unchanged from the previous month's figure.
Published on 2018-07-12

Irish Inflation Back in Positive Territory
Irish consumer prices rose 0.4 percent year-on-year in May 2018, recovering from a 0.4 percent drop in the previous month, but missing market expectations of a 0.6 percent increase.
Published on 2018-06-07

Ireland Slips Back into Deflation
Irish consumer prices fell 0.4 percent year-on-year in April 2018, following a 0.2 percent gain in the previous month and marking the first month of deflation since June last year.
Published on 2018-05-10

Irish Inflation Rate Eases to 0.2% in March
The consumer price inflation in Ireland eased to 0.2 percent year-on-year in March 2018 from 0.5 percent in the previous month, as transport prices rose at a slower pace while cost of miscellaneous goods and services fell further.
Published on 2018-04-12

Irish February Inflation Rate Picks Up to 0.5%
Consumer prices in Ireland rose 0.5 percent year-on-year in February of 2018, the most since November and compared to a 0.2 percent increase in the previous month.
Published on 2018-03-15

Irish Inflation Rate Eases to 0.2% in January
Consumer prices in Ireland advanced 0.2 percent year-on-year in January of 2018, slowing from a 0.4 percent rise in the prior month. Prices slowed mainly for restaurant and hotels while fell further for food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2018-02-15

Ireland Inflation Rate Slows to 0.4% in December
Irish consumer prices increased 0.4 percent year-on-year in December of 2017, easing from 0.5 percent in the previous month. Prices rose less mainly for restaurants and hotels and housing and utilities and continued to fall for food.
Published on 2018-01-16

Ireland Inflation Eases to 0.5% in November
Irish consumer prices increased 0.5 percent year-on-year in November of 2017, easing from 0.6 percent in the previous month. Prices increased less restaurants and hotels and education and continued to fall for food.
Published on 2017-12-14

Ireland Inflation Rate at 6-Month High in October
Irish consumer prices increased 0.6 percent year-on-year in October of 2017, accelerating from 0.2 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since April, as prices advanced for housing and utilities and restaurants and hotels while fell less for food.
Published on 2017-11-09

Irish Inflation Rate Slows to 0.2% in September
Irish consumer price inflation eased to 0.2 percent in the year to September 2017 from a four-month high of 0.4 percent in the previous month. Prices rose at a softer pace for housing and utilities, and transport, while cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages declined further.
Published on 2017-10-12

Irish Inflation Rate Rises to 4-Month High in August
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.4 percent in the year to August 2017, recovering from a 0.2 percent fall in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since April, mainly boosted by rising prices of housing and utilities, restaurants and hotels, and transport.
Published on 2017-09-07

Irish Consumer Prices Drop for Second Month
Irish consumer prices decreased by 0.2 percent in the year to July 2017 after falling by 0.4 percent in the previous month. It was the second straight month of decline, as cost dropped for clothing and footwear, food and non-alcoholic beverages, and furnishings and household equipment.
Published on 2017-08-10

Ireland Slides Back Into Deflation
Irish consumer prices decreased by 0.4 percent in the year to June 2017 after rising by 0.2 percent in the previous month. It was the first drop in consumer prices since November last year and the sharpest decline since April 2015, as cost fell for food and non-alcoholic beverages, clothing and footwear, and furnishings and household equipment.
Published on 2017-07-13

Ireland Inflation Rate Slows To 5-Month Low In May
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.2 percent in the year to May 2017 after rising by 0.9 percent in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since December last year, as cost rose at a slower pace for transport, and restaurants and hotels.
Published on 2017-06-08

Irish Inflation Rate Rises To 4-Year High In April
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.9 percent in the year to April 2017 after rising by 0.7 percent in the previous month and beating market consensus of a 0.3 percent gain. It was the highest inflation rate since February 2013, mainly driven by higher cost of transport.
Published on 2017-05-11

Irish Inflation Rate Rises To 3-1/2-Year High In March
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.7 percent in the year to March 2017 after rising by 0.5 percent in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since July 2013, driven by higher cost for transport, restaurants and hotels and miscellaneous goods and services.
Published on 2017-04-13

Irish Inflation Rate Hits The Highest Level In 7 Months
Irish consumer prices increased 0.5 percent year-on-year in February of 2017, following a 0.3 percent rise in the previous month. It is the highest inflation rate since July last year, boosted by prices of transport, restaurants and hotels and miscellaneous goods and services. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.6 percent after a 0.5 percent decline in January.
Published on 2017-03-15

Irish Inflation Rate Rises To 6-Month High
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.3 percent in the year to January 2017, the first rise in six months, after showing no growth in the previous month. It was the highest inflation rate since July last year, driven by higher cost for transport, restaurants and hotels and miscellaneous goods and services.
Published on 2017-02-21

Irish Consumer Prices Unchanged In December
Irish consumer prices remained unchanged in the year to December 2016, following a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month, as a decline in prices of food, furnishings and clothing was enough to offset a rise in cost of restaurants and hotels, miscellaneous goods and services, and housing.
Published on 2017-01-19

Irish Deflation Eases In November
Irish consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in the year to November 2016, slowing from a 0.3 percent drop in the previous month, as prices fell at a slower pace for transport and leisure activities.
Published on 2016-12-08

Ireland Falls Back Into Deflation in October
Irish consumer prices fell 0.3 percent in the year to October 2016, after being flat in the previous month and worse than market expectations of 0.1 percent drop. Cost declined at a faster pace for food and non-alcoholic beverages; furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance and recreation and culture. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.5 percent, while markets expected 0.1 percent decline.
Published on 2016-11-10

Irish Consumer Prices Unchanged in September
Irish consumer prices remained unchanged in the year to September 2016, following a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month, as prices fell at a slower pace for housing and utilities, and transports. On a monthly basis, consumer prices dropped 0.4 percent after declining by 0.2 percent.
Published on 2016-10-13

Ireland Slides Back Into Deflation
Irish consumer prices fell 0.1 percent in the year to August 2016, following a 0.5 percent gain in the previous month. It was the first decline in four months, mainly due to a sharp drop in cost of transportation and housing and utilities.
Published on 2016-09-08

Ireland Inflation Rate Rises to 3-Year High in July
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.5 percent on the year in July 2016, following a 0.4 percent gain in the previous month. It was the biggest rise since July 2013, led by increases in prices of miscellaneous goods and services while cost of transportation fell at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-08-11

Ireland Inflation Rate at Nearly 2-Year High
Irish consumer prices increased by 0.4 percent year-on-year in June 2016, rebounding from a flat reading in the previous month and beating market expectations of 0.2 percent drop. It was the biggest rise since August 2014, led by increases in prices of miscellaneous goods and services and accommodation while cost of transportation, furnishings and food fell.
Published on 2016-07-14

Ireland Inflation Rate Flat in May
Ireland consumer prices were unchanged in May of 2016 from the previous year, following a 0.1 percent drop in April and marking the fourth straight month of no growth in consumer prices.
Published on 2016-06-09

Irish Consumer Prices Fall 0.1% in April
Irish consumer prices decreased by 0.1 percent year-on-year in April of 2016, easing from a 0.3 percent drop in the previous month, as cost of transportation and housing fell at a slower pace while prices of miscellaneous goods and services and accommodation rose further.
Published on 2016-05-12

Irish Inflation Rate at 6-Month Low
Consumer prices in Ireland declined 0.3 percent year-on-year in March of 2016 after 0.1 percent drop in the previous month, the lowest since September of 2015. The largest downward pressure came from transport, housing and utilities, furnishings, clothing and footwear food and non-alcoholic beverages. On a monthly basis, prices edged up 0.4 percent.
Published on 2016-04-07

Ireland Inflation Rate Turns Negative
Consumer prices in Ireland edged down 0.1 percent year-on-year in February of 2016 after rising 0.1 percent in the previous two months, driven by falling prices of transport, clothing and footwear, housing, and utilities and food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2016-03-10

Ireland Inflation Rate Steady at 0.1% in January
Consumer prices in Ireland increased 0.1 percent year-on-year in January of 2016, the same pace as in the previous month. Cost of miscellaneous goods & services, restaurants & hotels and education pushed the inflation up while prices of transportation, clothing and footwear and food went down. On a monthly basis, prices fell 0.8 percent, the strongest drop in a year. The harmonized index was flat compared to a year earlier while declined by 0.9 percent in the month.
Published on 2016-02-18

Irish Consumer Prices Post First Rise Since November 2014
Consumer prices in Ireland increased for the first time in more than one year by 0.1 percent following a 0.2 percent drop in the previous month and beating market expectations of 0.1 percent fall. Cost of housing and utilities pushed the inflation up while prices of transportation, furnishings and food declined at a slower pace.
Published on 2016-01-14

Ireland Inflation Rate Steady at -0.2%
Consumer prices in Ireland fell 0.2 percent year-on-year in November of 2015, the same as in the previous month. The inflation rate has been in negative territory since December last year, with the exception being August when it was flat, mainly due to falling oil prices.
Published on 2015-12-10

Irish Deflation Eases in October
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased by 0.2 percent year-on-year in October of 2015, easing from a 0.3 percent drop in the previous month, as cost of transportation, clothing, furnishings and food declined at a slower pace.
Published on 2015-11-12

Irish Inflation Rate Turns Negative in September
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased by 0.3 percent year-on-year in September of 2015, after showing no growth in the previous month. It was the sharpest fall in four months mainly driven by a drop in cost of transportation, as prices of petrol and diesel continued to fall.
Published on 2015-10-08

Irish Consumer Prices Unchanged in August
Annual inflation rate in Ireland was reported at 0.0 percent in August of 2015, up from a -0.2 percent in July, bringing an end to eight months of deflation. While cost of transport and food decreased less than in the previous month, prices of education and communication continued to grow.
Published on 2015-09-10

Ireland Deflation Deepens in July
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased by 0.2 percent year-on-year in July of 2015 from a 0.1 percent drop in the previous month, mainly driven by lower prices of transport, food and clothing.
Published on 2015-08-13

Ireland Deflation Slows Further in June
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased 0.1 percent year-on-year in June of 2015 from a 0.3 percent drop in May, driven by smaller declines in clothing, transport, food and furnishings prices.
Published on 2015-07-09

Ireland Deflation Slows in May
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased 0.3 percent year-on-year in May of 2015 from a 0.7 percent drop last month, as cost of both clothing and transport fell at a slower pace while prices of communications and utilities accelerated.
Published on 2015-06-11

Ireland Deflation Deepens in April
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased 0.7 percent year-on-year in April of 2015, recording the largest fall since June 2010. It is the fifth consecutive month of decline, driven by lower transport and food cost.
Published on 2015-05-14

Irish Prices Fell by 0.6% in March
Consumer prices in Ireland decreased 0.6 percent on the year in March, the fourth consecutive month of decline, driven by lower fuel and food cost.
Published on 2015-04-09

Ireland Reports Deflation for the Third Consecutive Month
Consumer prices in Ireland fell 0.5 percent in February of 2015, slowing slightly from a 0.6 percent drop in January. Yet, a rise in cost of housing, water, electricity and gas and higher prices of restaurants was not enough to offset a drop in energy prices.
Published on 2015-03-12

Ireland Falls Deeper Into Deflation
Consumer prices in Ireland fell 0.6 percent year-on-year in January of 2015, after declining 0.3 percent in December driven by a drop in energy prices.
Published on 2015-02-19

Ireland Inflation Rate Turns Negative
Irish consumer prices dropped 0.3 percent year-on-year in December of 2014. It is the biggest decrease since June of 2010, due to lower cost of transport, food and clothing.
Published on 2015-01-15

Ireland Inflation Rate At 0.1%
Irish annual inflation rate edged down to 0.1 percent in November of 2014 from 0.2 percent in October mainly driven by lower cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Published on 2014-12-11

Ireland Inflation Rate Slows in October
Irish annual inflation rate decelerated for the second consecutive month to 0.2 percent in October of 2014 from 0.3 percent in the previous month as prices of food, transportation and clothing and footwear decreased.
Published on 2014-11-13

Ireland Inflation Rate Decelerates in September
Irish annual inflation rate edged down to 0.3 percent in September from 0.4 percent in August, driven by lower cost of vegetables, bread, cereals and meat and a fall in prices of motor cars.
Published on 2014-10-09

Ireland Inflation Rate Edges Up to 0.4%
Irish annual inflation rate rose to 0.4 percent in August of 2014 from 0.3 percent in July, driven by higher cost of restaurants and hotels, miscellaneous goods and services and alcoholic beverages and tobacco.
Published on 2014-09-11

Ireland Inflation Rate Slows Further in July
Irish annual inflation rate edged down to 0.3 percent in July of 2014, from a 0.4 percent in the previous month as cost of food, housing and clothing fell.
Published on 2014-08-07

Irish Inflation Rate Steady in June
Ireland annual inflation rate was unchanged at 0.4 percent in June of 2014, the same rate recorded in the previous month, as a drop in food and transport prices was enough to offset higher cost of alcoholic drinks and tobacco.
Published on 2014-07-10

Ireland Inflation Rate Rises in May
Irish annual inflation rate accelerated for the third straight month to 0.4 percent in May of 2014, from 0.3 percent in the previous month due to higher prices of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels.
Published on 2014-06-12

Irish Inflation Rate Up to 5-Month High
Ireland’s annual inflation rate increased slightly to 0.3 percent in April of 2014 from 0.2 percent in the previous month, due to higher prices of alcoholic drinks, tobacco, health and motor insurance premiums.
Published on 2014-05-08

Irish Inflation Rate Rises in March
Irish annual consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in March of 2014, following a 0.1 percent fall in February, mainly due to higher cost of services.
Published on 2014-04-10

Ireland Inflation Rate Falls to 3-1/2-Year Low
Irish annual inflation rate dropped to -0.1 percent in February of 2014, from 0.2 percent in the previous month. It is the first time since July of 2010 the inflation rate enters in negative territory.
Published on 2014-03-13

Irish Inflation Rate Stable in January
In January of 2014, Irish consumer prices remained steady at an annual rate of 0.2 percent. From December to January, the CPI decreased by 0.5 percent. This compares to a decrease of 0.5 percent recorded in January of last year.
Published on 2014-02-20

Irish Inflation Rate Slows in December
In December of 2013, Ireland’s annual inflation rate decelerated to 0.2 percent from 0.3 percent in November. On a monthly basis, the CPI was flat.
Published on 2014-01-16

Irish Inflation Rate Up to 0.3% in November
In November of 2013, Ireland's annual inflation rate increased marginally to 0.3 percent, from 0.1 percent in October, due to higher cost of education and restaurants and hotels.
Published on 2013-12-12

Irish Inflation Rate Decelerates to 0.1% in October
In October, Ireland’s annual inflation slowed to 0.1 percent, down from 0.2 percent in September, reaching its lowest level since July of 2010. The slowdown is mainly driven by lower transport, communications and clothing prices.
Published on 2013-11-07

Irish Inflation Rate Unchanged at 0.2% in September
In September, Ireland's consumer prices were 0.2 percent higher compared with September of 2012. The inflation is unchanged from the previous month and is down from 1.6 percent in September of 2012. The annual slowdown is due to lower communications and clothing prices.
Published on 2013-10-10

Irish Inflation Rate Falls to 0.2% in August
In August, Ireland's consumer prices were, on average, 0.2 percent higher compared with August of 2012. The inflation rate is 0.5 p.p. points down from 0.7 percent in July. The slowdown was due to lower clothing and transport prices.
Published on 2013-09-12

Irish Inflation Rate Unchanged at 0.7% in July
In July, Ireland's consumer prices were, on average, 0.7 percent higher compared with July of 2012. Higher food and education prices were offset by sales in clothing and furnishings.
Published on 2013-08-08

Irish Inflation Up to 0.7% in June
In June, Ireland's consumer prices were, on average, 0.7 percent higher compared with June of 2012. The biggest price increases were registered in education, up 4.8 percent, and alcoholic beverages and tobacco, up 4.4 percent.
Published on 2013-07-11

Ireland Inflation Rate Down to 0.4% in May
Consumer Prices in May, as measured by the CPI, decreased by 0.1 percent in the month. This compares to no change recorded in May of last year. Prices on average, as measured by the CPI, were 0.4 percent higher in May compared with May 2012.
Published on 2013-06-13

Ireland Inflation Rate Unchanged at 0.5% in April
Consumer Prices in April, as measured by the CPI, remained unchanged in the month. Prices also showed no change in April of last year. Prices on average, as measured by the CPI, were 0.5 percent higher in April compared with April 2012.
Published on 2013-05-09

Ireland Inflation Rate Down to 0.5% in March
In Ireland, consumer prices were 0.5 percent higher in March compared with March 2012. This compares to an increase of 2.2 percent recorded in March of last year. Consumer prices, as measured by the CPI, increased by 0.4 percent in the month.
Published on 2013-04-11

Ireland Inflation Rate Down to 1.1 Percent in February
In Ireland, consumer prices were 1.1 percent higher in February of 2013 compared with the same month of the previous year. Prices on average, as measured by the CPI, increased by 0.8 percent in the month. This compares to an increase of 0.9 percent recorded in February of last year.
Published on 2013-03-14

Ireland Inflation Rate Steady at 1.2 Percent in January
Consumer Prices in January, as measured by the CPI, decreased by 0.5 percent in the month. This compares to a decrease of 0.5 percent recorded in January of last year. Prices on average, as measured by the CPI, were 1.2 percent higher in January compared with January 2012.
Published on 2013-02-21

Ireland Inflation Rate at 1.2% in December
Consumer Prices in December, as measured by the CPI, increased by 0.1% in the month. This compares to a decrease of 0.3% recorded in December of last year. Prices on average, as measured by the CPI, were 1.2% higher in December compared with December 2011.
Published on 2013-01-17